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Mac Bass

Mac has been playing hockey since he was four years old and as he grew older he discovered a passion for sharing this great sport through writing. Growing up in California, hockey always took a backseat to other sports, but that never stopped him from learning more about hockey. His primary focus will be covering the San Jose Sharks.

Three-Headed Shark: Karlsson, Burns & Vlasic

Mac Bass | September 15, 2018

The San Jose Sharks made the biggest possible splash in the trade market by acquiring Erik Karlsson from the Ottawa Senators. Lots of articles have analyzed each piece of the…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Vlasic Has Been the Sharks’ MVP of the Last Decade

Mac Bass | September 11, 2018

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic is one of the most overlooked players in the NHL. He was recently left out of the NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen list, as…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks Not Afraid of Murky Waters With Merkley

Mac Bass | June 24, 2018

The San Jose Sharks took a risk in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by selecting defenseman Ryan Merkley with the 21st overall pick. In the 2017-18…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, San Jose Sharks, Sharks Prospects

Labanc’s First Sloppy Seasons Hold Hope for Sharks

Mac Bass | June 9, 2018

Kevin Labanc recently concluded his second professional season, and the Sharks have high expectations for the 22-year-old forward. He registered 40 points in 77 games this past year. Labanc didn’t…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Prospects

Sharks’ Timo Meier is Primed

Mac Bass | May 29, 2018

Timo Meier is a physical specimen on skates for the San Jose Sharks. He stands at 6 feet even and 215 pounds of lean muscle while not sacrificing any speed. At…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Prospects

Ryan McLeod Is a Perfect Fit for Sharks

Mac Bass | May 14, 2018

The San Jose Sharks have the 21st overall pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. After years of missing out on first-round picks, the Sharks need to hit a bullseye…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ Offseason Shopping List

Mac Bass | May 8, 2018

The Sharks have officially entered the 2018 offseason after their Game 6 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Players and management will take a few days to digest the heartbreaking…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks, Sharks Management

Pavelski: Not Your Average Joe

Mac Bass | May 6, 2018

It was nearly 12 years ago when Joe Pavelski was called up from the AHL Worcester Sharks and inserted into the San Jose Sharks lineup as a 22-year-old. He scored…

Categories Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks

Hertl Power Has Arrived for Sharks

Mac Bass | May 5, 2018

Flashback to October 2013: San Jose Sharks rookie phenom Tomas Hertl put on a show against the New York Rangers by capping off his four-goal game with his viral between-the-legs…

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San Jose Sharks Rookie Joakim Ryan Excels in Playoff Debut

Mac Bass | May 4, 2018

Lineup changes can make or break a playoff series when things aren’t going right. It was subtle, but a lineup change was made last night for the San Jose Sharks…

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